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Carnival Glory to offer Canada cruises from Boston in 2012

For the first time, Carnival Cruise Lines will be offering a series of round-trip four- and five-day eastern Canada cruises from Boston on the 2,974-passenger Carnival Glory beginning in June 2012.

Carnival will be the only cruise line offering short cruises from Boston to the Canadian Maritimes.

Carnival Glory will be cruising from Boston for six weeks in summer 2012
On the new program, Carnival Glory will sail from the recently refurbished Black Falcon Cruise Terminal on four-day “long weekend” cruises departing Thursdays to Saint John, New Brunswick, and five-day voyages departing Mondays and Saturdays to Halifax, Nova Scotia; and Saint John.

The program will operate June 10 to July 26, 2012. A special seven-day cruise will be offered June 3 to 10 with visits to Portland, Maine; and Saint John, Halifax and Sydney, Nova Scotia.

“We are thrilled to offer these cruises from Boston which is not only a world-class destination but also provides a convenient and affordable drive-to homeport for millions of Northeastern US residents,” said Carnival president Gerry Cahill.

“Carnival Glory is a fantastic ‘Fun Ship’ with so much to offer and guests can visit charming and historic cities in eastern Canadian Maritimes while enjoying all the fun and excitement that Carnival is known for.”

Mike Leone, Massport’s port director, said: “We will work to make their Boston-Canada sailings a success. Carnival Glory provides a great opportunity for New Englanders and others to enjoy Eastern Canada during the summer months, and the shorter itineraries will be a huge draw for those with limited vacation time or who are looking to getaway for an extended weekend.”
   
Saint John is a nature lover’s paradise, highlighted by such landmarks as Reversing Falls, where the highest tides in the world intersect with the St John River and force it to flow backwards twice daily, and the Bay of Fundy, with its gorgeous backdrop of rugged rock formations. Also popular is Saint John’s Historic District, lined with stately Victorian homes, elegant churches and quaint boutiques and eateries.

Founded in 1749 and known as the “Gateway to the Canadian Atlantic”, Halifax is a charming yet cosmopolitan city with outstanding restaurants, shops, and museums and unique cultural experiences. Here, guests can visit Peggy’s Cove, a fishing village famous for its granite coastline, tour the city’s many lighthouses, or observe the changing of the guard at The Citadel, a centuries-old fortress.  Other on-shore activities such as kayaking and hiking are also available.

New York Cruises

Following its cruises from Boston, Carnival Glory will reposition to New York for a series of four-day voyages to Saint John and five-day voyages to Saint John and Halifax from August 1 to September 3.  Carnival Glory will also offer five week-long fall foliage cruises round-trip from New York to Halifax, Saint John, Boston and Portland, Maine.  Departure dates include September 8, 15, 22, and 29 and October 6.         
   

Norfolk Cruises

The ship will also operate a series of cruises round-trip from Norfolk, Va., in the spring and fall.  Spring six-day Bahamas departures will be available on May 15, 21 and 27.  In the fall, there will be a six-day Bahamas cruise on October 14 and 22; a five-day Bahamas cruise on October 28, and a special two-day cruise on October 20, 2012.